Which composer's name is virtually synonymous with italian opera? in fact, his operas are more frequently performed than those of any other operatic composer?

Giuseppe Verdi.

Yes, his works are more played than other composers.

Explanation:

The famous musician and composer Giuseppe Verdi had an extraordinary talent. In addition to his work in music, he was a man with many gifts and lived his life with probity, generosity and strength. His artistic and moral legacy has guaranteed him an indisputable place in universal history.

Parma, Verdi's birthplace, was successively granted to Napoleon, the Habsburgs and the Bourbons until 1860, when it began to form part of the new Kingdom of Italy. Amidst the situation of political instability that was experienced in Italy, Verdi, armed only with his music, managed to contribute to the unification of the country. Excerpts from his operas have served and still serve today to enhance the nationalist personality of the Italian people.

In a unique way for his historical moment, Verdi did not write thinking about privileged groups of the society of the time, but for the masses. His compositions had a cornerstone of the passions of humanity, extreme feelings like love, hate, jealousy and fear.

Few composers were able to write operas of political philosophy, but Verdi was an exception, becoming a universal character. The general public loved his work and he was one of the few authors who was able to enjoy success while still alive and obtain important financial benefits. Currently, his name is practically synonymous with Italian opera and his works are the most played.